• 89711100 Floral Design 1A (Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources)

    Course Description:

    Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. (Must sign up simultaneously for Floral Design 1A and 1B). *Offered only at TECC-West **Fees required ***Also counts as a Fine Arts credit

    Grades: 9-12

     

    89711300 Floral Design 1B (Floral Design)

    Course Description:

    Floral Design is designed to develop students' ability to identify and demonstrate the principles and techniques related to floral design as well as develop an understanding of the management of floral enterprises. Through the analysis of artistic floral styles and historical periods, students will develop respect for the traditions and contributions of diverse cultures. Students will respond to and analyze floral designs, thus contributing to the development of lifelong skills of making informed judgments and evaluations. To prepare for careers in floral design, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. (Must sign up simultaneously for Floral Design 1A and 1B). *Offered only at TECC-West **Fees required

    Grades: 9-12

     

    89710900 Advanced Floral Design 1A (Advanced Floral Design)

    Course Description:

    In Advanced Floral Design, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. (Must sign up simultaneously for Advanced Floral Design 1A and 1B). *Offered only at TECC-West **Fees required

    Prerequisite & Recommendations:

    Prerequisite: Floral Design 1B (Floral Design)

    Grades: 10-12

     

    89710600 Advanced Floral Design 1B (Agribusiness Management and Marketing)

    Course Description:

    In Advanced Floral Design, students build on the knowledge from the Floral Design course and are introduced to more advanced floral design concepts, with an emphasis on specialty designs and specific occasion planning. This course focuses on building skills in advanced floral design and providing students with a thorough understanding of the design elements and planning techniques used to produce unique specialty floral designs that support the goals and objectives of a specific occasion or event. (Must sign up simultaneously for Advanced Floral Design 1A and 1B). *Offered only at TECC-West **Fees required

    Prerequisite & Recommendations:

    Prerequisite: Floral Design 1B (Floral Design)

    Grades: 10-12

     

    89711500 Practicum in Horticulture (Practicum in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources)

    Course Description:

    Practicum in Horticulture is designed to give students supervised practical application of knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experiences such as employment, independent study, internships, assistantships, mentorships, or laboratories. To prepare for careers in agriculture, food and natural resources, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations. To prepare for success, students need opportunities to learn, reinforce, apply, and transfer their knowledge and skills and technologies in a variety of settings. *Offered only at TECC-West **Program fees may apply ***Student must provide transportation to and from practicum site

     Grades: 11 & 12